Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Almighty God, to-night
Hymnology
Overview of John Mason Neale's evening hymn for children, "Almighty God, to-night."
Almighty God, whose only Son
Hymnology
Details on Sir Henry Williams Baker's missionary hymn "Almighty God, whose only Son."
Almighty King, whose wondrous hand
Hymn
History of William Cowper's hymn "Almighty King, whose wondrous hand" from the Olney Hymns.
Almighty Maker, Lord of all
History
Brief entry on the hymn "Almighty Maker, Lord of all," compiled in Rees's Collection.
Almum flamen, vita mundi
Hymnology
Details on the Latin Whitsuntide hymn "Almum flamen, vita mundi" and its English translations.
Alone! to land alone upon that shore
Hymnology
Summary of Frederick William Faber's hymn on death, "Alone! to land alone upon that shore."
Am Grabe stehn wir stille
History
History of Carl Johann Philipp Spitta's burial hymn "Am Grabe stehn wir stille."
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
Hymnology
History of John Newton's famous hymn "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound," based on 1 Chronicles 17:16–17.
Amen to all that God hath said
Hymnology
Overview of Charles Wesley's hymn "Amen to all that God hath said" and its derived centos.
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
Amidst the cheerful bloom of youth
Hymnology
An entry on the anonymous 1843 American Presbyterian hymn focused on youth dedicated to God.
Among the deepest shades of night
Hymnology
An entry on Ann Gilbert's 1810 children's hymn on divine omniscience.
Anastaseose Hemera
Hymnology
An entry on the Golden Canon of St. John of Damascus, detailing its eight Easter odes, liturgical context in …
Anatolius
Hymnology
A biographical and historical entry on the Greek hymn writer Anatolius, distinguishing him from the 5th-centu…
Ancient of ages! humbly bent before Thee
Hymnology
An entry on Sir John Bowring's 1825 missionary hymn.
And am I born to die?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1763 hymn on death and eternity.
And am I only born to die?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1763 companion hymn on death and eternity.
And are our joys so quickly fled?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 poem on Christ walking on the sea and its centos.
And are we now brought near to God
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on nearness to God through Christ and its American revisions.
And are we wretches yet alive?
Hymnology
An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 Lenten hymn on repentance.